Château Certan De May, Pomerol
    Château Certan de May

    Château Certan De May, Pomerol, 2020

    94/100
    The Wine Independent
    90/100
    Vinous
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    1. 2020

      6x75cl

      DP

      £629.12

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    Vinified under the guidance of renowned consultant and long-term winemaker at Petrus, Jean-Claude Berrouet since the 2013 vintage, Certan de May has received much investment recently, and the results are beginning to show in the glass. Very pure and detailed, a classical style, not heavyweight, but good fruit, polished, much more detailed, good precision; a refined and elegant Certan de May packed with pleasing floral fruit enveloped by imperceptible tannins, which are clearly ripe and well-integrated with the beautiful fruit. Very good indeed. 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.

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    Critic Reviews

    90/100
    Neal Martin,
    Vinous
    The 2020 Certan de May thankfully shows far better than it did in barrel and just after bottling. Here, it has an open, earthy and leafy bouquet that is quite classical in style and needs a little more fruit concentration. The palate is balanced and medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, decent weight and depth, if just a bit conservative on the finish. That said, I appreciate its restraint in the context of the growing season. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.
    drinking window 2026 - 2038
    date of review 11/2024
    94/100
    Lisa Perrotti-Brown,
    The Wine Independent
    A blend of 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2020 Certan de May is deep garnet-purple in color. It leaps with notes of wild blueberries, Morello cherries, and raspberry coulis, followed by hints of roses, damp soil, and tar. The medium to full-bodied palate is refreshing and vibrant, with plush tannins and a perfumed finish. Very pretty!
    drinking window 2025 - 2045
    date of review 03/2023

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    Specifications

    Country:
    France
    Region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    Pomerol
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Merlot Cabernet Franc
    abv:
    13.5%

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